Corn prices fall as buyers become cautious.

The market of corn Negotiations are slow and prices are under pressure in different producing states, due to buyer caution and difficulty in expanding sales. According to TF Agroeconômica, national supply exceeding demand is keeping sales limited, while producers assess available prices before releasing new lots.

In Rio Grande do Sul, business remains sporadic, with prices ranging between R$ 60 and R$ 70 per sack. According to Emater, the average state price fell 0.37%, to R$ 62.44, while the Cruz Alta Grain Exchange indicates R$ 75 for available corn. Concerns about storage space upon the arrival of the summer harvest are leading some sellers to accept more flexible conditions.

In Santa Catarina, reference selling prices are close to R$ 60 per sack, but purchase offers are around R$ 55. The difference between these values is hindering transactions. The expectation of higher Brazilian production in 2026/27 and the slower pace of exports reinforce the cautious stance of buyers.

In Paraná, demand remains restricted to restocking, with declines in most monitored regions. In the West, the price per sack reached R$ 53.12, a drop of 1.90%. In Cascavel, it was at R$ 56.03, a decrease of 1.74%, while in Maringá it fell 0.79%, to R$ 64.26. Londrina was an exception, with an increase of 0.33%, to R$ 63.61.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, prices range between R$ 52 and R$ 54 per sack, following further declines. The bioenergy industry continues to absorb part of the supply, but other purchases are sporadic. With selective producers and consumers avoiding increasing stocks, commercial activity remains reduced.